Q. In the circuit below, and represent two inputs and represents the output.
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The circuit represents a logic gate for which, values of and are as follows:
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Determine the value of . (Consider all the components in the circuit to be ideal.)

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Answer: 5

Solution:

In the given circuit, the gate conducts when any of the diodes conduct. Thus, it represents an gate. For gate, the output is high when either or both the inputs are high.